Walmart beats October Prime Day to the punch: my top 21 deals on Apple, gaming laptops and patio decor

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Rejoice! Walmart's Deals & More event is here. It's taking on Amazon's October Prime Day sale — and they've beaten Amazon to the punch by starting the savings one day early.I'm already seeing some stunning discounts on everything from Apple tech to Lego sets. Just to get you started, the Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $79. This is $50 off and pretty much an essential deal for Apple fans!Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Walmart deals. If you're interested in the competition, check out our October Prime Day deals live blog.Quick Linksshop all Walmart dealsHalloween decor: deals from $2Fall outdoor decor: deals from $9Patio and garden event: up to 50% off Self-Watering Plant Pots 5-Pack: was $28 now $13BN-LINK Solar Lights Outdoor: was $29 now $19Best Choice Raised Oval Garden Bed: was $93 now $44Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner: was $101 now $74Apple AirPods 4: was $129 now $794K TVs: deals from $149Alienware 15.3" 165Hz Gaming Laptop w/ RTX 4050: was $1,499 now $799Editor's ChoiceLegoAudioGamingPatio & Garden Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.